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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.94, 131 and 56.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.94, 131 and 56.12 is: 77.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.94 : 131 = 56.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.94/131 = 56.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.94x = 131 × 56.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.94x = 7,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,351.72/94.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.44

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